====== ZFS - Structure - Datasets ======

A ZFS dataset is roughly analogous to a standard, mounted filesystem—like a conventional filesystem.

  * Each ZFS dataset has its own set of underlying properties.
  * A dataset may have a quota assigned to it.
    * In addition to datasets, ZFS also supports zvols.
    * A zvol is roughly analogous to a dataset, except it does not actually have a filesystem in it.  It is just a block device.